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Housing and Residence Life Staff
The Leadership Team
Director of Housing and Residence Life
Dr. Thomas W. Hardy has been employed in several different higher education institutions including Florida State University, Maryville College, and The University of Alabama. He joined the VSU as the Director of Housing & Residence Life in the Fall of 2005. Dr. Hardy received his Bachelor of Arts degree in History from St. Mary's College of Maryland, his Master of Science degree in Student Affairs from The Florida State University, and his Doctor of Education degree from The University of Alabama.
Associate Director of Housing & Residence Life
Leighia Hammond joined the Housing & Residence Life staff at VSU in the Fall of 2005 as the Associate Director. She is primarily responsible for overseeing the housing operations component of the department. Hammond was first employed by VSU in 1999 as a residence hall director, and in 2002, she joined Ambling Management Company as a property manager at North Georgia College and State University. Most recently she served as the Director of Customer Support at Ambling Management Company before coming back to join the staff at VSU.
Phone : (229)333-5920
Assistant Director of Housing for Resident Development
Dusty Abshire comes to Valdosta from Buffalo, NY after stops in housing jobs at Ball State and Huntington University in Indiana, as well as the University of South Carolina. In Buffalo, he worked for Higher Education assessment company, CampusLabs (formerly StudentVoice), as an assessment consultant for over 30 campuses. Joining the VSU staff in April 2012 as the Assistant Director of Housing for Resident Development, he is excited by the opportunity to supervise the professional and graduate hall staff, develop the summer camps and conferences program, oversee student conduct in the residence halls, and administer departmental assessments. Most importantly, he is jazzed about being in this role to positively impact the students of Valdosta State.
Assistant Director of Housing for Resident Education
Mark McNalley joined our team after working professionally at Florida State University and UNC-Asheville in North Carolina. In his role as the Assistant Director for Resident Education, Mark oversees the development of our residential curriculum and is the main contact for our LLC's in the residence halls. Additionally, he works with our Residence Hall Association (RHA) and National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) organizations. Mark received his graduate degree in Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education from Ball State University and he has a Mass Communications degree from UVA-Wise.
He is heavily involved with the SEAHO organization as he has served on committees and chaired the Educational Programs committee. He is also involved in our regional and national residence hall student-led organizations (SAACURH and NACURH). Mark is very passionate about student advising and looks forward to all the amazing things that our RHA and NRHH organizations will do in GRHO and beyond. In his free time, Mark is a tourist at heart and finds himself going on outings to local vendors and restaurants. When not out and about, Mark can a bit of a homebody and enjoys watching stand-up comedy or the latest superhero movie. He is joined (and encouraged) in these efforts by his wife and son. If you have any questions about ways to get involved in your residence hall, please feel free to contact Mark at the e-mail listed below.
Phone: (229) 333-5920
Assistant Director of Housing for Residential Facilities
Ryan Teter is from Lawrenceville, GA and graduated from Valdosta State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Mass Media. During his undergrad years, he was a Resident Assistant in several residence halls on campus and loved serving his fellow residents in this leadership role. After graduation, Ryan put his degree to work for him in the Radio industry as an Air Talent, Producer, and Program Director. While he loved the work he was doing in Radio, his heart led him back to Housing and Residence Life at VSU where he could fulfill his passion for working with college student personnel while earning his Master's degree.
The Central Staff Team
Contracts & Assignments Coordinator
Darli Devane has been with VSU for ten years but joined the Office of Housing and Residence life in October 2003. She is in charge of the student Contracts and Room Assignments. She helps to coordinate all room changes. She oversees the opening and closing of the halls. She coordinates the room selection for all returning students. She is a graduate of Valdosta Technical College.
Phone: (229) 333-5920
Accounting Assistant
Louise Nathan, a native of Valdosta, joined Valdosta State University in June 2001 in the Office of Career Services/Co-Op as an Administrative Secretary. Louise worked there for six years before transferring to the Office of Housing and Residence Life as an Accountant Assistant. She graduated from Valdosta Technical College with an Accounting diploma and is currently pursuing a B.S. in Office Administration and Technology. In her leisure time, she likes spending quality time with family and friends, and Louise believes that you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you.
Phone: (229) 333-5920
Administrative Secretary
Nineteen years ago, Samantha was transplanted from her native Texas to Valdosta, GA due to the military. Since then, she has worked a three year term as a student assistant in Information Technology at Valdosta State University, after which she took a four year hiatus to pursue a career in property management. She returns to Valdosta State University to complete her undergraduate degree in Office Administration and Technology. She is a photography enthusiast and enjoys reading a variety of literature in her spare time.
Phone: (229) 333-5013
Complex Director
Phone: (229) 333-5330
Complex Director
Bonnie Brackett is originally from East Point, Georgia on the southern side of Atlanta. Although Bonnie originally wanted to plan weddings and graduated with a B.S. in Leisure and Sport Management from Elon University in Elon, North Carolina, she discovered the field of Student Affairs and decided to shift career paths. After working as a Graduate Resident and completing her M.Ed. in College Student Affairs Administration at the University of Georgia in 2010, Bonnie headed north where she was the Assistant Director for Residence Life and Housing at the University of Maine at Farmington for a year. She has been a Complex Director at VSU since August of 2011.
Complex Director
Stephanie grew up in Jamaica but calls the Atlanta area her American hometown. Stephanie graduated from Georgia Tech with a B.S. in Applied Mathematics. While attending Georgia Tech, she held various leadership positions in organizations including Student Government, Caribbean Students Association, and Hall Council. Stephanie chaired the planning committee for a leadership conference for Georgia Tech students. While at Georgia Tech, she realized she loved working with people much more than she liked working with mathematical proofs. After leaving Georgia Tech, Stephanie obtained a Masters degree in Higher Education with an emphasis in Student Affairs. Stephanie returned to Atlanta to work as a Residence Hall Director for 3 years with Georgia State University. After which, she spent a year receiving training from and then working with two religious organizations.
Katrina Hogan joins the VSU Housing and Residence Life as a Receptionist, after completing a temporary position in the Office of Financial Aid. Born and raised in Valdosta, she is no stranger to the Valdosta State University Campus. She received her Associate of Science in Education from Georgia Military College in 1999, a Bachelor of Science Degree in General Studies from VSU in 2005 and is currently pursuing the completion of a MAED Degree in Higher Education.
In her spare time, she enjoys working in her church as the youth director and serving as a member of the church choir and praise team. Her biggest joy is spending quality time with her family, shopping and traveling. Her favorite quote is from the great Ruby Dee: The kind of beauty I want most is the hard-to-get kind that comes from within - strength, courage and dignity.
Phone: (229) 333-5920
Payroll Assistant
Elsie Crane, a long-time Valdosta resident, joined the VSU staff in 2004. She worked at the University Bookstore and more recently, the Langdale Market. Joining Housing and Residence Life in July 2007, Elsie is glad to be able to continue to work with students and student staff. A graduate of the University of Georgia, she admits to a dual allegiance to red and black! Formerly involved in needlework retailing and instruction, Elsie continues to enjoy quilting and reading about this art form and the men and women involved with it.
Phone: (229) 333-5269
Graduate Assistant (Marketing and Public Relations)
Kyle O'Bryan is from metro Atlanta, and now calls Valdosta home. In 2012, he graduated from Valdosta State University with a B.B.A. in Marketing, and he is currently pursuing his MBA. This is his first position with Valdosta State University and he is excited to be a part of VSU's success. His previous involvement with Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) has sparked an interest for community involvement that he plans to stay committed to. In the future, Kyle plans to run his own business.
In the past, he enjoyed coaching youth soccer at the local park, but now he is lucky if he has enough time to play a pick-up game. Kyle's new escape is running. He enjoys exploring the town while on a relaxing music-filled run in either the morning or at night to escape the heat. In addition to soccer and running, Kyle has a passion for discovering new music, rediscovering old music, and attending concerts when he can. Some of his all-time favorite acts include: Bloc Party, The XX, MF Doom, Radiohead, Ta-Ku, Tame Impala, A Tribe Called Quest, Black Lips, Gorillaz, The Roots, and the list goes on.
Phone: (229) 245-2430
Graduate Assistant (Programming and Assessment)
Taylor Davidson is originally from Newport News, Virginia where she attended Virginia Commonwealth University. While at VCU, she received a degree in Mass Communications with a concentration in Broadcast Journalism. Taylor is currently a graduate assistant here at Valdosta State University where she is pursuing a Master's in Higher Education Administration. She is hoping to get into Multicultural Student Affairs in the future. When Taylor is not at work or busy, she likes to scroll through pictures on Pinterest, listen to music, talk to her friends on the phone, and go on mini adventures. One thing she would like to check off her bucket list is sky diving.
Phone: (229) 259-5077
Graduate Assistant (Residential Education)
Jill Hohnecker is excited to join the VSU Housing & Residence Life team. Jill graduated in May 2012 from the University of Northern Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. She was extremely involved on-campus, especially in student government, RHA, and the Midwest Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls. After spending the summer interning at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH she is ready for the move to the warmer climate. Jill is currently pursuing a Masters of Education in Higher Educational Leadership and is excited for the challenging world of graduate school.
Graduate Assistant (Facilities)
Originally from Mississippi, Teresa Castillo joined the 2012-2013 Housing Team as a recent graduate from Mississippi State University with a B.S. in Educational Psychology. During her undergraduate career, Teresa served as both a Resident Assistant and a Guest Assistant for summer conferences and camps. She is currently pursuing a Masters in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.
Phone: (229) 245-2429
Graduate Assistant (Contracts & Assignments)
Born and raised in Metro-Atlanta, Praysha Malone came to VSU as a freshman in 2008. After working as a front desk worker for a year, she was a resident assistant for three years. She then graduated with a double-major in Management and International Business, and decided to continue her education in VSU's Marriage and Family Therapy Program in the fall of 2013. She was excited about continuing to work in VSU's Housing department for the duration of her graduate career.
Outside of work and academics, Praysha enjoys building long-term relationships with her friends and family. Whether that means catching a movie at home with her mom, cooking an "experimental" meal for her sister, or hosting a game night for her friends to enjoy, Praysha appreciates the people around her with whom she can share the "little things." Some of her other interests include travelling, trying new foods, dancing, singing, playing games, reading and photography.
Phone: (229) 333-5920
Graduate Assistant (Night Operations Team)
Phone: (229) 219-3197
Graduate Assistant (Camps and Conferences)
Rita Wiley is originally from Indianapolis, Indiana and comes to VSU as the Camps and Conferences Graduate Assistant. Rita attended Ball State University where she received her Bachelor's Degree in Journalism Education with a minor in Leadership Studies. At Ball State, Rita was an RA for two years and loved every minute connecting with residents, and seeing them make the most of their college experience. While at Ball State, Rita was very involved on campus. She was a member Epsilon Sigma Alpha service sorority, NRHH, served as an RA class mentor, and sat on the Student Staff Advisory Council. Rita also worked as a Summer Assistant where she worked with conferences and orientation groups visiting campus.
Rita also has experience working with Purdue University summer conferences as she interned there during summer 2012 and 2013. While there, she was able to hire and train student workers, and also assist in conference preparation. Rita hopes to bring her knowledge to VSU to make campus more lively during the summer.In her spare time, Rita loves to watch and play sports. She also loves watching Netflix, going to movies and hanging out with friends. She enjoys being adventurous and trying new things, especially finding local places to visit. Rita is also an avid fan of Mexican food, and can't wait to try all the restaurants in town.
Phone: (229) 245-2429
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How Hyatt is Changing Up The All-Inclusive Experience With Ziva and Zilara
We gave you a sneak peek into the first-ever Hyatt Hotel all-inclusive brand last week, Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos, but now Hyatt has officially unveiled both of their new all-inclusive brands, Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara.
As you may recall, Hyatt Ziva is the family-friendly resort while Hyatt Zilara is the adults-only resort. ut whichever resort you choose, Hyatt is always listening. Seriously, that's what they said. They're listening to what you want out of the all-inclusive experience and they're making that feedback a part of their brand development.
"We are listening to guests as we create these brands so that we can redefine this category and make the all inclusive experience Hyatt offers unlike anything currently in the market," said Chris Walker, vice president, brand experience, Hyatt. "We believe that we can leverage our expertise in hospitality to make a short-term impact in the category while inviting our guests to help us create their ideal experience over the long-term. We intend to prototype and test various services, food and beverage concepts, and amenities and collect feedback in real-time to constantly lead in the all inclusive market."
They ain't messing around. Here are just a few things that Hyatt is implementing with their new all-inclusive brands:
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IBEROSTAR Wants to Raise the Bar on All-Inclusive Culinary Offerings
In our opinion, the jury is still out on all-inclusive resorts. Sometimes we love them, and often we hate them, but one thing's for sure: we never expect a memorable gastronomical experience when we stay at one.
We are happy to report, however, that our recent stay at the all-inclusive IBEROSTAR Grand Hotel Paraíso, on Mexico's Riviera Maya, might help sway our opinion. The hotel has four restaurants (Japanese, Italian, French, and a steakhouse -- strangely no Mexican), two buffets, and six bars. We ate well and we ate often.
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The Breathless Punta Cana Will Take Your Breath Away, Starting on November 15th
Fall is finally here, which naturally means its time to wonder about winter escapes. On November 15th there will be another option to consider in the all-inclusive hotel category--Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa.
Formerly the Now Onyx Punta Cana, the remodeled property is now an all new 750-all Jacuzzi suite, adults-only resort that's part of the AMresorts family of hotels. It's located in Uvero Alto, a section of the Dominican Republic's popular Punta Cana town, about an 45 minutes from the airport.
This will be a mammoth resort with 6 pools, 13 restaurants and seven bars and lounges serving top shelf liquors (those who've done the a/i route know how important this is!). They've even tossed in free WiFi and international calling, so you can connect with home and get all braggy without wasting your cell phone minutes. Yeah!
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The Royal Cancun, soon to be Hyatt Zilara Cancun
Just last week we dished on Hyatt Hotels new all-inclusive resorts in Mexico being built out of the existing Barcelo Cabos and the Royal Cancun with another four more resorts to open in 2014 and 2015.
Today, the new Hyatt properties have been given names and opening dates. The Barcelo Cabos will turn into the Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos by end of this year. The Royal Cancun will the Hyatt Zilara Cancún also opening this year.
But that's not all. Hyatt Ziva will actually be Hyatt's family-friendly all-inclusive resort brand while Hyatt Zilara will be adults-only. Another Hyatt Ziva is expected to open out of the old Ritz-Carlton Rose Hall in Jamaica which closed in July. We had suspected it would turn into a Park Hyatt but it seems like it's gone the opposite direction as a family-friendly resort. That hotel will open as a Hyatt Ziva in early 2014.
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Sir Richard Branson Puts the Kibosh On Plastic Bottles On Necker Island
Well, now the world is saved! Okay, we're being facetious, of course: It's a noble thing to take a stand and do some good for the planet and, after all, we all need to do our part.
But we do have to ask: Just how much bottled water are they consuming over there on Necker Island? There are only six houses (aka rooms) holding a maximum of 28 guests. And at a cool $29,000 (single or double) for a seven-night stay during "Celebration Weeks" (the only time you can book individual rooms; otherwise it's the whole island or nothing for $42,500 per night.
Is his British Virgin Island's nirvana really fully booked all the time to need to make a big deal of letting us know Sir Richard is trying to get green while collecting that green? Forgive us if we smirk just a tad.
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Riu Resorts Leads Big-Box All-Inclusives Into the 21st Century
The Riu Punta Canta's adults-only swimming pool promises no Marco Polo
In a somewhat shocking move, Riu Hotels & Resorts–one of the biggest and most traditional of the big-box all-inclusive resort chains–is suddenly introducing a slew of new and thoughtful brand-wide amenities boldly aimed toward getting their Americas properties into the 21st century.
After spending lots of time in many all-inclusives, we though many brands would never change their buffet-lined, screaming-kid, non-Internet-having ways. Bargain rates? They haz 'em. But innovates? They never.
Except now, RIU is.
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Hilton Opens First All-Inclusive Resort in Puerto Vallarta
Today Mexico adds yet another all-inclusive resort to its hotel inventory with the opening of the Hilton Puerto Vallarta Resort. It's Hilton's first one-price-pays-for-all property in Mexico.
Right in the heart of PVs Hotel Zone near the Bay of Banderas, this Hilton is pretty modest in size with just 259 rooms and suites, which makes it less overwhelming than other resorts of its kind in the region.
Guests won't go hungry thanks to the four a la carte dining restaurants on site serving international cuisine, fine Mexican foods, French fare, and Brazilian churrasco. Plus, snacks are available at the La Bonita deli, and the beach-bar serving up cocktails and light bites.
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Palace Resorts Get CHI-chi With New Amenities
Now there's another reason to pare down your packing. Palace Resorts has just partnered with Farouk Systems, parent company to professional hair salon brands, CHI, and BioSilk. Now, all six Palace Resorts will feature CHI flat irons and professional quality hairdryers in their bathrooms as well as the line's Infra shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, and bubble bath.
From Palace's news release:
"When most women travel, typically, they'll find an average blow-dryer in their room — and certainly not a hair iron — so they will pack heavy hair tools and products." said Gibran Chapur, Executive Vice President for Palace Resorts. "By partnering with CHI, a brand women know and love, Palace Resorts is further pampering them with the professional quality hair and beauty products they would find in a salon."
Marketing lingo aside, we'll have to give a hearty "truueee" to Mr. Chapur's statement. We've traveled with some finicky females who carry an arsenal of products in their suitcases. They always seem to worry there isn't a blow dyer in the room! It makes us shake our heads with wonder and worry. Dryers are standard, folks. A flat-iron, though? That's kinda special.
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Nicki Minaj and Her Entourage Shacked Up at Jamaica's Secrets Wild Orchid Resort
Jamaica has been on fiyah more than usual, that's because this year marks the 50th anniversary of the island's independence from Britain. Official Jubilee celebrations started this week, but will be absolutely bananas this weekend until to Emancipation Day on August 6th. Last month, the antics were warmed up with Reggaefest and many celebs came to jam, including headliner Nicki Minaj.
We thought she would have stayed at the Ritz-Carlton, Rose Hall or the tony Half Moon Bay, but no, she went the all-inclusive route and made the all-suite, adults-only Secrets Wild Orchid Resort her home. Sure, she stayed in the Preferred Club's Presidential Suite, but we kind of dig she picked this accessible-to-the-people, two-year old resort.
Minaj and her entourage were seen being escorted to the luxury suite via golf cart, were she looked pretty tame in a demure floral outfit (but with some crazy orange wedges).
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5 All-Inclusive Resorts That Don't Feel Like All-Inclusive Resorts
All-inclusive Resorts used to be a cheap, spring break vacation where you sipped sugary drinks in plastic cups and shuffled through buffet lines filling up on nachos, burgers and something exotic called spaghetti bolognese. Looks like those days are a-changin'.
In a time where people (even the well-heeled) are demanding more bang for their vacation buck, many all-inclusives resorts are making a comeback, and bringing their A game.
Today you'll see gourmet restos, free golf and even spa treatments added into the mix to lure discerning travelers to their now well-manicured grounds.
Check out these five luxury resorts that are so sleek, you'd barely know that one-price-pays-for-all.
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Westin Goes All-Inclusive in Costa Rica (But Not Everything is Included)
All-inclusive resorts aren't our jam but it is interesting to hear that Starwood Hotels has just opened their very first all-inclusive resort--The Westin Resort & Spa, Playa Conchal in Costa Rica, formerly known as the Paradisus Playa Conchal Resort.
Here's a brief description of the property:
Centered around an expansive, lagoon-style pool, The Westin Resort & Spa, Playa Conchal is adjacent to the championship Robert Trent Jones II golf facility and is easily accessible from the international airport in Liberia, Guanacaste. Inspiring wellness with its signature Westin The Spa, the resort features beautiful gardens, luxurious suites, thatch-roofed bungalows, as well as breathtaking vistas. Guests will enjoy a variety of outdoor recreation and nightly entertainment and several restaurants serving both local and international cuisine.
Sounds nice, right? But this all-inclusive paradise will cost you.
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Nothing says "I heart you boo" more than a romantic getaway, but sexytime isn't just for Valentine's Day. So if you don't have time to catch one of the V-Day packages we're profiling this week, we're also presenting you with some year-round sexy options. Whether you're into raunch, roses or Rosé, every day this week, we'll pick a different property that we think will knock your socks—and who knows what else—off.
Hedonism II in Negril, Jamaica, is an over-the-top playground with a loyal following of guests who dig the 'no-judgment' atmosphere and all-inclusive price tag. Know up front that Hedo isn't really for the shy and many of the rumors you hear are true. Yes, there's a "prude" side with a perfectly nice beach for newbies or those uninterested in baring all. But it's said many eventually cross over to the "Nude" side where all the antics (which, let's be honest, is what you're going for) take place.


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MPSF title implications on the line for the Bruins as they host the Trojans on Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Limited seating for UCLA students will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
UCLA posted a 10-7 win on "Senior Day" over No. 6 UC Santa Barbara on Sunday afternoon.
Senior Lucas Reynolds, junior Paul Reynolds and sophomore Danny McClintick each scored two goals.
UCLA travels to Pepperdine on Nov. 16 and returns home to host UCSB on "Senior Day" on Nov. 17.
Lucas Reynolds and Paul Reynolds each scored two goals against the 49ers.
Senior Paul Pickell and the Bruins look to extend their league-leading five-game winning streak.
Freshman Ryder Roberts scored a career-high four goals in the win over the Eagles.
Cristiano Mirarchi completes a hat trick in the win over the Golden Bears.
No. 2 UCLA hosts No. 5 California (4:35 PM) and No. 10 Concordia (7:00 PM) on Nov. 1.
Cristiano Mirarchi and Danny McClintick each score hat tricks in the win.
Aimone Barabino paces the Bruins' potent attack with a hat trick against the Anteaters.


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Craig Taborn: Rooted
" The more someone is willing to face the possibility of failure, the more one is able to learn how to surmount that...and that's what makes real improvisers, I think - a fortitude. "
From early collaborations with James Carter, Taborn has gone on to work in a wide variety of settings, from acoustic trios to electronic and techno. He has played with some of the most innovative musicians around, such as Roscoe Mitchell, Bill Laswell, David Torn, David Binney and Lotte Anker, to name but a handful. In whatever setting he appears, Taborn leaves an indelible mark.
In recent times, Taborn has hooked up with long-time associates and two of the more elemental forces in creative music todaybassist William Parker and drummer Gerald Cleaver. In such empathetic company, Taborn can be heard at his most daring. On Farmers by Nature (AUM, 2009), an hour-long live improvisation of intense trio interplay, the lines of leading and comping are so thoroughly intertwined as to be indistinguishable. It is a collaborative improvisation which stems from a deep musical knowledge and a deeper shared understanding, and it is a music which takes the listener into the eye of the storm.
All About Jazz: Yourself, Gerald Cleaver and William Parker have played a lot together in various settings. It must have seemed very natural to finally make a recording together just the three of you, no?
Craig Taborn: Yeah, absolutely. It was selfishness on my part; I just really wanted to play with those guys. [laughs]
AAJ: How much discussion or preparation did you have before the concert at The Stone which produced the hour of improvisation which came out as Farmers by Nature?
CT: None at all, basically. [laughs]
AAJ: So you just said: "Hey guys, see you at the gig. Don't forget your instrument"?
CT: [laughs] Yeah, that's about it. There was no worry about that. It was exciting to see what would occur, if that makes sense. There was truly no talk about what we were going to do.
AAJ: Was knowing that the gig was being recorded in any way intimidating for you?
CT: No, it wasn't. The recording was just something that Gerald thought to do, and we had John Rosenberg come in and record it, although at the time of the gig the intention wasn't necessarily to make a CD for distribution. It was just to document what we were going to do just because we were excited about playing, so there was no pressure. It wasn't consciously a recording session in that sense. We wanted to get a good document of it.
AAJ: On the subject of documenting gigs, where do you stand on audience bootleg recordings?
CT: Well, I have a complicated relationship to that actually, because I've certainly benefited as a listener and as a musician from hearing a number of bootleg recordings, so from that perspective I don't really have a problem with it. At the same time, there's a certain respect that should be paid to the artist creating the music. Maybe it shouldn't be done without their knowledge, and then if they prefer for any reason not to have it documented then you probably shouldn't.
The financial aspects of it are an issue as well. There was a time when people were really making money off bootlegs. There were guys in Eastern Europe who would bootleg a concert and then make a CD that looked better than an official release, and they were making money, taking all this money off of somebody. That, I'm definitely opposed to. But in terms of people just documenting gigs, I think it's nice when people let you know they're doing it, and it's nice when people ask, and it's nice when they respect an artist when they say: "Hey, you know, I'd rather you not do it."
AAJ: Farmers by Nature is a very democratic-sounding recording, everybody is leading and everybody is supporting all at the same time. Was that a very conscious decision or was it a natural evolution?
CT: I think it's a very natural part of how we play. For my part, as a pianist, there's a tradition of piano trios where the piano is the lead, and I absolutely don't want to do that; it's a little daunting, it's a little tiring and it's much more interesting for me to try and function in an ensemble context with that particular instrumentation. I definitely don't want to be the piano solo voice with a rhythm section behind me, especially with those guys, because they are often generating more interesting information at the time.
For my part, and I think for all of us, we are improvising together and it's largely personalities, so the instrumentation is almost secondary in a way. It was more I played with William and Gerald. The bass, drums and piano was just circumstantial. It's more about the personalities, the musicians; if William had come in with a recorder, we would have played.
AAJ: You know William Parker and Gerald Cleaver very well. Can you tell us what it's like to play with them and what their strengths are as musicians?
CT: The biggest thing for me with both of those guys is that they are so rooted, and what I mean by that is that they truly have a connection to...you know, I hate using the word tradition because it's hackneyed and such a jazz related thing, and it carries a weight I don't mean and it loses a weight that I actually do. I would say that they are both rooted in the essence of what all of that music is about when they play. They both bring the weight of everybody who has played before and all the implications of that, almost in a metaphysical sense. Before anything instrumental, technical or even musical, it's just deep playing with them. They're coming from such a deep place. You can feel the ground, you can feel the connection to everything, and it doesn't feel like they've really had to learn it, or build it up over time. It's just something that's really strong within them. That's what I get out of both of them.
And with that, you just get this wealth of playing experience, that's connected to that. There's so much history that they have with playing music in a variety of contexts and with a lot of different people and that comes out really clearly. The decision making then becomes very effortless. There's an ease in listening and responding without having to force any details.
AAJ: When you guys are playing together, how much of your communication is visual?
CT: I think, very little. When we were recording that, I don't remember anything visual; I don't think I looked. I'm sure there were times I glanced up. And that's not lack of attention. I just think everybody goes inward to go outward, if that makes any sense. We're not a visually cueing type of ensemble. I don't think any of us really play that way. It's much more closed eyes and listening.
It's intensely interactive and there's a lot of communication, but I don't think very much of it is visual; on my part, almost none of it. There's actually a video tape of that gig too, and I've seen it and I'm not looking at anything. [laughs] I don't think anyone is really looking too much. I've played with Gerald for 20 years and with William for 10, and I just don't think any of us is that kind of player.
AAJ: Tell us a little about the choice of title for the CD, Farmers by Nature.
CT: It largely comes from Gerald, so he's a better person to talk to fully about the inspiration. He came up with it and it was agreed upon. I think it's related to what I was talking about before, as literal as it may seemthat rooted connection to essential things and that agricultural bit is part of it. There was an awareness before we got together to play the first time that the strength of the ensemble would be that we'd all approach music that way, from, for lack of a better word, a much earthier place. Essentially, where the music is coming from is that it's organic; it's nurtured from trying to tap into the root essence of ourselves and really pulling from that.
There are other groups I play with where there may be more artifice, not to say that it is totally artificial, but there may be concepts or a different level of design that exists on top of it. This is pretty earthy stuff and it was intended that way, without even talking about it. That's why we wanted to get together and do that ensemble (even though we all played in many groups and some of them with similar instrumentation) you know, as a place to go and fully dwell in that organic, raw state and try to create from that.
AAJ: Subsistence farming, the concept which Gerald Cleaver compared
CT: With this particular ensemble, I would say it requires a lot. I mean, I pull a lot out of myself when I play this music. I can say I try to do that all the time. I really go in as far as I can go when I'm playing, and there's a lot of exertion going on. But it isn't exhausting because it's a nourishing musical environment, so I find I tap into endless reservoirs of creativity and vitality, which isn't always the case. In some contexts that I played in I can easily get spent, and it's not like they're bad. I go in and kind of wring it all out, every ounce of it, and then it's gone. And when it's done you're sort of done and you go home and you're exhausted for a while.
But with this, even though I'm wringing so much out of it I don't run out of either energy or ideas. I think that has something to do with the musicians and the context, and the idea of the context, which is that we're tapping into that root source. There's a lot being spent but I tap into a wellspring that never really runs out.
AAJ: The music on Farmers By Nature clocks in at just over an hour, which seems like a long time to continuously improvise. Did you decide to play until you had said all you could, or did you have a time frame in mind and say: "Let's see what we can do in an hour"?
CT: It's a performance. [laughs] How long is a performance? We had an hour or something to play, so it was constrained by that. I don't know if we'd had no specific limit if we would have gone on longer. Saying that, I think that's the amount of time it took that music to be made. We knew it was going to be around an hour but also it just seemed the right amount. We said what we wanted to say in that time, for that evening. I remember when we played it felt: "Okay, we're done now."
AAJ: About a third of the way in, on the oddly titled "Not unlike Number 10," you are really flying at a certain point, and we get to hear your two-handed playing techniquesimultaneous lines at speedwhich is quite remarkable. Is that something that was always there when you started to play the piano, or is it something you've worked very hard to develop over time?
CT: You mean two different lines or the same line?
AAJ: Two different lead lines, one with each hand.
CT: I've worked to develop that in a number of ways. It's a way I've always thought, I'd say that. I hear multiple parts going on. I hear a lot of different things. I think one reason I liked the piano and gravitated towards the piano is because it's an instrument where you can play more than one thing. Over time when I improvise, when I'm doing anything, I try to get more than one idea going at once. There are certain things I practice but it's more just getting into the habit of always playing that way, of improvising that way, of hearing multiple ideas and truly trying to render different ideas. There's a limit to it, of course, but I've always heard that way and I've tried to develop my playing around trying to render what I'm hearing.
AAJ: The need to name the music, to break it down and give it names, seems like an odd thing to do with an uninterrupted piece of improvised music. Was that a commercial consideration, and how did you come up with the titles?
CT: Those pieces, the way they exist on the recordthey were discrete musical statements in the performance, so they really do represent discrete entities. For the titling, a large part of the credit goes to Gerald. At that level and with this stuff, titling can seem strange, but it definitely wasn't a commercial consideration, more finding a reference that resonated on a certain level. It's just like naming a painting or something. You could be very clerical and have a cataloguing tile, you know, number one, number two, or Roman numerals, but it's more interesting to allow language or naming to enter the process. There is identity to the pieces and we give things names.
AAJ: Returning to performance, what for you is the most important consideration when you play with other musicians?
CT: An open mind as is possible to what's going to occur. That I'm listeningthat I'm really truly listening and that my ears and mind are open to trying to encounter the music in real time and that I'm not blocking. Going in with any kind of preconceptions, either about the way I'm going to playand a lot of people do that, you know: "Oh tonight because it's this place or because I've been doing this kind of music, I'm going to play with some energy"anything like that I try to get rid of, and any preconceptions you might have about other players. I try to clean the slate and just listen to what is happening now and allow it to be what it's going to be, regardless of the context.
AAJ: You just mentioned "truly listening." Do you find with musicians that the bigger the ego, the less they tend to truly listen?
CT: To a certain extent. There's a corollary there. It's how that ego is projected, because some people with a big ego may listen and then put their big ego in there, and that's part of their contribution and that can be okay. But a big egosomeone who is really narcissistic and who needs to dominate in any waythen that really affects everything that can happen in an adverse way. It becomes really hard to improvise because it makes you not want to open up either.
AAJ: Craig, have you seen a film called "Man on Wire" (2008) about the French high-wire walker Phillipe Petit who walked a wire between the Twin Towers?
CT: Yes, I have.
AAJ: On the DVD I have there's an interview with him, in which he said: "You cannot get ready for a surprise. You have to dive in and see what happens. It is the hardest theatre of course in the world to improvise. I think that improvisation and intuition are things that should be taught in schools, because they are qualities in a human being that yield intense joy and true expression of the self." Could you please tell us your reaction to that?
CT: I think that pretty much sums it upthe idea of improvising, at least my idea of improvisation. I agree wholeheartedly. I have a very specific definition of improvising. There's playing jazz and there's playing all kinds of music, but there are a lot of things you can do in terms of preparing or practicing that can lead you to play solos and engage musically, play things you've been practicing or play things you've worked out, and for me I would say that in a certain sense that's not improvising. Of course, it's tricky and you can get into arguments with people. [laughs] I always tell students that for me, improvising is just thatplaying without a net. You clear your palate and not have any preconceptions about what can or should or will happen, and just engage with the moment.
AAJ: What about Petit's idea that improvisation and intuition should be taught in schools; would you go along with that?
CT: Oh, absolutely. What you're really talking about in that sense is the integration of whatever knowledge base you have, whatever skills you haveit's how to implement those things into real time, into life. That integrative aspect of any practice isn't taught enough in schools. It's something that you are forced to learn in life. It's what life is. And we all do it, but you learn it on the fly. Another question is how you would teach it? But just to have space where it's even acknowledged, a space where it's allowed to be put into practicethat's essential. What he (Petit) is talking about goes outside of any specific art form or practice; it's allowing your intuition to guide you and you end up using skills and ideas and putting them into play. It should definitely be taught.
AAJ: Returning to the analogy of farming and organic music, most subsistence farmers in the third world have very little option but to farm and any young people migrate in droves to other countries, often illegally, to seek a better life and an alternative to farming. There are very few true improvisers around like yourself, William Parker and Gerald Cleaver; does this suggest that young musicians today maybe don't have the stomach for improvised music, or is because there just isn't a big enough market for it?
CT: It may suggest that, though one thing is there never really was a market for it. I don't think that has changed so much. Getting back to that Man on Wire comment, (it may relate to) the way things are presented or taught, because a lot of that stuff isn't really presented in school. There are a lot of things that are taught in schools that are substitutions for actual improvisation; it's maybe a bit of a distraction or a red herring. They never really pursue any further inquiry into that process. That may affect how many people are actually doing it (improvising music). It's certainly a challenging lifestyle, (laughs) if you really want to go there and try to eke out some sort of living. It's challenging, but I can't think of a time when it wasn't.
AAJ: You seem to have played with a lot of interesting saxophonists; is that a set up you particularly enjoy?
CT: I guess it depends on the player. There are a number of sax players I like to play with, but I wouldn't necessarily chalk it up to the instrument per se. In reality, there's probably a lot I wouldn't enjoy quite so much (laughs) because it can be tricky to find interesting saxophonists. One thing about that instrument is that it invites the voice of the player in a more complete waysomeone like Lotte Anker or someone like Roscoe Mitchell. I like saxophonists with a really clear identity on the horn. So much of their identity comes through, and I think that's what I really enjoy about saxophone, more so than trumpet. Although there are really interesting trumpet players, it is a hard instrument to find a really good, specific sound.
AAJ: You appear on a recently-released Lotte Anker CD, again with Gerald Cleaver, Live at the Half Light (ILK Music, 2008), and this is another improvised piece a twenty six minute improvisation. Was that the entire show?
CT: Yes it was; I think that was the whole set.
AAJ: What's it like playing with Lotte Anker?
CT: Lotte is fantastic; coming from a different place. She's another musician like William and Gerald who is very rooted and is always playing from that place. These are musicians where there is no doubt in the music making. There is no doubt about really engaging and improvising. That's rare. There are some people you'll play with and you can feel timiditythey'll fight their way through it, to improvise, and that's a form, but these are people you can sit down with and there's just this well of trust. You know, you're engaged in this process and no matter what happens it's okay and you're all going to go as deep as you can. And you know that.
That's really what one looks for. I know that I can look over at Lotte and she's diving down and you know that nobody's gonna wimp out on this process (laughs). So those are special groups, actually. It's hard to have groups like that which are purely improvised because a lot of people just get scared.
AAJ: That's kind of answered the previous question about there not being too many genuinely improvising groups out there because maybe they don't have the stomach for it. Even for musicians like the ones you've mentioned, there must be times when it would be easy to break down, to hit a wall and not be able to develop an idea.
CT: That can happen in any context. The more someone is willing to face the possibility of failure, the more one is able to learn how to surmount that. One of the problems with people who don't really go for improvising that way is that you get a lot of musicians who maybe resort to a catalogue of techniques or tricks that they always use in order to avoid facing the failure. They'll have licks that they play, or places they can go and they know it'll work on a certain level. That's the ego. That's where that starts to come in. Or they'll start visually trying to cue you to let you know what's happening instead of really trusting. A big part of it isn't so much that you don't have bad days but that you are willing to face that down. Over time, the more you're willing to face that down, the more comfortable and fluid you become, and that's what makes the real improvisers, I thinka fortitude.
AAJ: You seem to be comfortable at different ends of the musical spectrumyou've played keyboards and electronica with programming, you've played in an acoustic trio, you've played techno. Would you be bored in a steady band, even if it were your own band?
CT: It's hard to say because I've never been able to sit still long enough to know. I suspect I might feel that I was not really able to fully realize myself. I think if it was an improvising group with certain people, it would allow me to maybe not feel bored. Some contexts are defined by their limitations, which is not necessarily a bad thing. I think I might start to chafe under that kind of restraint (laughs). I suspect it might get a little old after a while.
AAJ: What are your up and coming projects? Do you have any ideas germinating that you'd like to develop in the next while?
CT: Oh, always. Right now, I'm looking at doing a different trio with Gerald and Thomas Morgan and that's different, much more compositional, my compositionsa particular conceptual area that I'm exploring. I'm doing a lot of solo stuff, solo piano integrated with a tiny bit of electronic things. I have a quintet with Chris Speed and trombonist Bin Gerstein which is much more of a chamber ensemble. Yeah, there are several things developing as we speak (laughs) and they're all drastically different. It's hard to relate them but they all involve improvising, obviously, to a great degree. Each group tends to focus on a certain sound, or a certain set of questions that I'm seeking to explore.
AAJ: Most people think that improvisation is the most difficult thing, but for an improviser like yourself do you find composition to be very challenging?
CT: In a certain way, I do. It's hard for me because as an improviser, a sort of native improviser, it's hard to sustain the level of enthusiasm or inspiration around composition. Improvising is so much about the moment, and enthusiasm for the moment; with composition, coming back to it the next day, it's hard for me to find what is sustaining that music beyond its artifice. For me, composition has so much design in it that you can get caught up in that. At the end of the day, it's hard for me to find why it's interesting beyond the fact that it is pretty, and pretty in the sense of the designit could be very uglyjust that: "Oh, this note goes here." And that is very challenging for me.
I've been into composition for a long time, and doing certain kinds of electronic music has that element too. But improvisation and composition are related in terms of putting sounds together across time; that doesn't change. I think my sensibility for both works in the same way. At the end of the day, if they're recorded, they become the same thingthis music that you can go back and listen to and you can evaluate one the way you evaluate the other.
Selected Discography
Gerald Cleaver/William Parker/Craig Taborn, Farmers by Nature (AUM Fidelity, 2009)
David Binney, Third Occasion (Mythology Records, 2009)
Rob Brown Ensemble, Crown Trunk Root Funk (AUM Fidelity, 2008)
Lotte Anker, Live at the Loft (ILK Music, 2008)
David Torn, Prezens (ECM, 2007)
Chris Potter, Underground (Sunnyside Records, 2006)
Roscoe Mitchell, Turn (Rogue Art, 2005)
Drew Gress, 7 Black Butterflies (Premonition Records, 2004)
Lotte Anker/Craig Taborn/Gerald Cleaver, Triptych (Leo Records, 2005)
Craig Taborn, Junk Music (Thirsty Ear, 2004)
Susie Ibarra, Folklorico (Tzadik, 2004)
Roscoe Mitchell, Song for my Sister (Pi Recordings, 2002)
Craig Taborn Trio, Light Made Lighter (Thirsty Ear, 2001)
Bill Laswell, Dub Chamber (ROIR, 2000)
James Carter, In Carterian Fashion (Atlantic, 1998)
James Carter, Conversin' with the Elders (Atlantic, 1996)
James Carter, The Real Quiet Storm (Atlantic, 1994)
Photo Credits
Top Photo: Peter Gannushkin
Bottom Photo: John Kelman


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Melanoma Survivorship Clinic
A cancer survivor is anyone with cancer, from the time of diagnosis and treatment through the remaining years of life. You are finished with your active cancer treatment and moving to the next phase of your life and next phase of your care. You may find that your life returns to what you knew before you had cancer. Or, you may find that physical, psychosocial or financial concerns continue because of earlier treatments. Patients often call this the "new normal."
Moving Forward
Survivorship care is designed to prevent, detect and treat complications resulting from cancer or its treatment. Through the survivorship clinics, you will receive care based on specific guidelines designed for survivors just like you who have been treated at MD Anderson. The clinic addresses your physical and psychosocial care.
MD Anderson's Melanoma & Skin Center has two clinics: the Medical Survivorship Clinic and the Surgical Survivorship Clinic. Your care team includes a mid-level provider, nurse, social worker, dietitian and a patient services coordinator. This team works closely with your MD Anderson doctors and nurses.
We will do the following:
- Review your recent medical history and perform a physical exam
- Do tests to find out if your cancer has come back
- Diagnose and help you manage cancer and treatment side effects
- Create a treatment summary and follow-up care plan
- Provide information and referrals related to:
- Cancer screening exams
- Increased risk for other cancers
- Late effects from cancer treatment
- Healthy behaviors that lower cancer risk (limit alcohol, quit smoking, exercise, eat healthy foods and use sun protection)
- MD Anderson or community resources.
Non-Cancer Check-Ups
It is important that you continue your non-cancer check-ups and required screenings with your primary care doctor in your community.
Side Effects and Symptoms
The survivorship clinic specializes in finding and treating late side effects that may appear months or years after treatment has ended. The side effects may vary and will depend on your cancer type and treatment. Examples are listed below.
- Having a hard time with thinking, remembering and focusing
- Fatigue
- Weight gain
- Osteoporosis, a condition that causes weak bones that are more likely to break
- Neuropathy in the hands or feet, a condition that causes numbness, tingling, burning, pinching, pain or not being able to feel hot or cold
- Infertility and sexual side effects, including early menopause in women
- Heart problems, such as shortness of breath and rapid heartbeat
- Numbness and tingling where you had surgery
- Less range of motion or strength in the arm or leg where you had surgery
- Stiffness caused by surgery scars
- Changed physical appearance due to surgery scars
- Lymphedema, or chronic swelling of an arm or leg, may occur following surgery
Some people use more support services than others, depending upon diagnosis and treatment. A dietitian and a social worker will be available to meet with you during your scheduled survivorship appointment. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your health care team.
Contact your MD Anderson physician for referral to the melanoma survivorship clinic. If you have registered for myMDAnderson, you may e-mail your health care team. For more information or to register for myMDAnderson, see your patient services coordinator in the survivorship clinic.
- Lane Read, PA-C: Surgical Oncology
- Maura Glover, PA-C: Medical Oncology
- Brian Rivers, PA-C
Clinic Information
Location: Main Building, Floor 9, near Elevator C
Phone: 713-792-6800
MD Anderson Resources
Survivor Stories
Read about people who are surviving and thriving after their cancer experience.
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Online Services
Take advantage of our online services, including myMDAnderson, the personalized site that helps you manage your cancer treatment:
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RET 2008: Meghan Saxer
Intern: Meghan Saxer
Mentor: Evan Lobisser
Faculty: Mark Rodwell
Curriculum Overview
There are 2 labs in this series. The first lab below is a guided lab that will help students understand how transistors (found in computers and cell phones) communicate with the world. Students will build model transistors using scientific method skills, such as collecting data and analyzing through graphs. The second lab below is an inquiry-based lab that challenges students to build a model for a multi-transistor switching system. Advanced students can be further challenged by building models for "AND" or "OR" Boolean gates. There are two types of student worksheets: an Independent Inquiry Lab and a Guided Inquiry Lab, which allows teachers to choose the lab that best fits the education level and maturity level of the student. This allows more flexibility for teaching styles.
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Color Your Style
How to Wear Your True Colors
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Move over Color Me Beautiful, an Emmy Award-winning costume designer shows women how to find their authentic style archetype.
David Zyla has made women look sensational on the runway, television, and Broadway for twenty years. In Color Your Style ,David shows how every woman can unlock her authentic style based on a combination of her personality, her eight true colors, and one of twenty-four color-palette archetypes-from the Wholesome Flirt to the Romantic Poetess to The Maverick. Through quizzes, charts, and stories, women can discover the colors, clothes, and accessories that will attract love, power, energy, and attention. Color Your Style is like getting an astrological reading-only color-inspired-allowing you to learn more about yourself while you make over your wardrobe.
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Saturday & Sunday: 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
hours subject to change
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Horrible Experience – My husband booked a spa day for me for my birthday. He booked the most expensive package they have. They told him that if he needed to cancel that he would have 24 hours to do so. Our son was sick the day before and I knew I would not be able to go. I cancelled the package more than 24 hours ahead of time. The next that I see is a $410 charge on our credit card. We called Glen Ivy and explained that they charged us even though we cancelled in time. They said that they would talk to the manager and they would call us back. No one called us back. We called and left at least 5 messages for the manager and another manager and no one has called us back. Finally, we had to put in a dispute with our credit card company and they had to resolve the matter. These people are horrible and will do anything to get your money.
BAD BAD BAD – Very bad. This is the ideal statement that would first come to mind if speaking of this place. I am a serious spa goer and I am sad to see such high marks about this place.
My own situation started about two months ago when I subjected myself to this spa. I received a gift card from my friend to sign up for a facial. This facial was horrible and the tech talked about herself the whole time. She did not tell me about any of the products that were put on my face and told me that I did not need extraction, but when I went home I ended up doing it my self.
My first choice was to go to Burke Williams for a pedicure but no appointments where available, so I decided to go to Glenn Ivy for a second time. I figured they could not mess up a simple pedicure, but oh wait I was wrong. My friend and I walked in to get a pedicure. We were told that there was only one nail tech on staff and said that we could have our pedis one after another with both of us in the room. T he tech called us to follower her. When we got there she said that we were lucky to that they allowed both of us in the room at the same time(when she said that I did not now if we were suppose to be forever grateful). We sat in our chairs, and she told us that she would be right back. Ok, that usually means about 3-5mins. Oh no, I think she took her lunch because she did not come back for about 25mins (not exaggerating). My friend and I left, went to the front desk to speak to the manager. He offered a gift card. I told him not necessary. I will never be back.
I am sorry but life is to short to deal with that, and from now on I will stick to Burke Williams, and Bellacures.
Amazing Hidden Retreat – Once you step foot inside the GlenIvy, you'd never imagine you were still at the mall. The atmopshere was very serene. I usually find instant relaxation once I'm greeted, however, the receptionist was less than cordial. They had misspelled our last name when taking the reservation and tried to make it seem like we had made the mistake. Once she found us, her whole attitude shifted towards pleasantries. Everyone else who worked here was respectful and caring. I wished I had allowed more time in my schedule so I could have endulged in the sauna or the hot tub. There's always next time, right? Overall it was another great day trying a new spa!
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Information Technology Services Relocation - 4/6/2014
- TitanCard has been re-located to Library North 2nd floor
- Oasis South computer lab on Library South 1st floor has been re-located to Library north 4th floor
- Titan Computer Lab (PLN-30) will be closed. All computers and services in the Titan Computer Lab will be relocated to Pollak Library North 1st - 4th floors.
- All Information Technology Administrative Offices located in the Library will be relocated to PLN-30.
- Academic Technology Center (ATC) Service Desk will be relocated to Pollak Library North 2nd floor using Digital Printing Services (DPS) service desk.
- Telecommunication Office will be relocated to Langsdorf Hall 7th floor.
For all questions regarding Information Technology services, please contact ext. 8500 or visit IT website at http://www.fullerton.edu/IT
Summer 2014 TITANium Courses Now Available
Summer 2014 courses are now available through a new Titanium button in the campus portal.
The new Titanium system is based on Moodle 2.6 and includes performance enhancements, navigation improvements, full featured mobile support, and new modules for student attendance and learning analytics. Details on the upgrade (including a new features guide) are available on the IT website at http://www.fullerton.edu/it/services/lms.asp .
The Faculty Development Center (FDC) offers training on TITANium and other resources: PLS-44, 657-278-4722, email@example.com , http://fdc.fullerton.edu/ .
Please email firstname.lastname@example.com if you have questions about the new system. Thanks.
iOS 7.1 Update
Since the release of iOS 7.1, Information Technology has been testing various applications, performance and usability on iPhones, and iPads and have found no issues so far. There has been some calendar and battery drain issues reported on online forums, but we have not been able to duplicate those issues in our testing environment. If you have not already done so, please update your device.
If you have any questions, please contact the IT Help Desk at (657)278-7777 or email@example.com.
Do NOT Upgrade to iOS 7.1 Yet
03/11/2014 4:00pm
IT is in the process of testing the new Apple operating system iOS 7.1 for iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touch. iOS 7.1 is already available for download, but please do not update your device. We will update you on Monday, March 17, 2014 as to the status of our testing.
If you have any questions, please contact the IT Help Desk at (657) 278-7777 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Apple Security Update
02/24/2014 2:00pm
Dear Campus Users,
Over the weekend, Apple announced a serious security flaw in the operating systems for iPhones and iPads (iOS) and OS X, the operating system on Apple desktops and laptops. On Apple desktops and laptops, the security vulnerability could affect applications such as Safari, FaceTime, Mail, iBooks, and Calendar. A patch was released for iOS, and we encourage you to update your iOS devices. A patch for OS X has not been released yet, but we will send an update when it becomes available. More information can be found at: http://www.infoworld.com/d/security/major-ssl-flaw-found-in-ios-os-x-236889
For help updating your iOS device, please feel free to stop by the Academic Technology Center (PLS-237) Monday through Thursday 8AM-7PM, and Friday 8AM-5PM.
If you have any questions about this announcement, please contact the Helpdesk at (657)278-7777 or email@example.com.
Campus Telephone Switch Update
11/26/2013 11:00am
The transferring of the campus telephone numbers to the new telephone carrier has completed successfully as scheduled.
If you experience any issues with placing or receiving phone calls, please contact the IT Helpdesk at 657-278-7777 or email firstname.lastname@example.com .
11/25/2013 09:15am
The call routing issue has been resolved and campus users will be able to receive calls. CSUF Telecommunications team is working with Level3 to ensure that this update is correctly applied to all campus telephone numbers.
The transferring of the campus telephone numbers is currently being processed. All calls within the campus including 911 calls and outbound calls are currently operational. Due to unforeseen technical difficulty, all external callers will hear a message that the number is not in service. Our telephone service carrier, Level3, is working on this issue. Status update will be provided in an hour or sooner if the issue is resolved.
Decommissioning Exchange Public Folder
On November 27, IT is decommissioning the legacy Exchange public folder service to improve Microsoft Outlook connectivity. All users have been provided with alternate functionality.
Campus Telephone Services Change
The telephone carrier for the campus will be changing on November 25th, 2013 starting at 2:00am. All calls within the campus will operate normally during this transition. Emergency (911) calls from all campus phones (including Blue phones) will be operational, though it is encouraged to use a cell phone during this time. This process may take as long as 24 hours. Incoming calls from outside the campus may receive intermittent error messages during this time.
The following temporary numbers are setup for external callers to reach the campus during the transfer of the numbers.
- Temporary main line to campus: 714-447-8073 instead of 657-278-2011
- Temporary Police Department: 714-447-8017 instead of 657-278-2515
- Temporary Helpdesk: 714-447-8010 instead of 657-278-7777
What's Required of Me?
Campus Telephone Carrier Change FAQ has many answers to some of your basic questions.
If you still have any further questions regarding this announcement, please contact the IT Helpdesk at 657-278-7777 or email email@example.com .
Wireless log-on Change
On November 26, IT is removing the wireless Service Set Identifier (SSID) "CSUF-wireless" to simplify wireless log-on. This will provide room for future enhancement.
Directed Campus Phishing Attack
The campus has recently experienced instances of an email Phishing campaign that has surfaced and appears to be spreading through fake emails designed to mimic the look of legitimate emails from campus IT Helpdesk.
The following or similar email has been received by campus users:
MyCSUF <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Your Incident ID is: 130329-018715
This is an automated message to notify you that we detected a login attempt with a valid password to your CSUF! account from an unrecognized device on Friday, Nov 15th, 2013 18:33 CEST.
Location: Sweden, Stockholm (IP=220.127.116.11)
Was this you? If so, you can disregard the rest of this email. If this wasn't you kindly follow this link http://mycsuf-loginaccountreviewportal.yolasite.com/to review your CSUF account
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Please do not reply to this message. Mail sent to this address cannot be answered.
Sent: Friday, November 15, 2013 2:17 PM
Subject: [Phish]Attention
You have reached the storage limit on your mailbox
Please visit the below link to restore your email access
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What's Required of Me?
- Do not click on the link or supply your password
- Delete the email
The U.S. CERT and the Department of Homeland Security suggest the following:
- Do not follow unsolicited web links in email messages or submit any information to webpages in links
- Use caution when opening email attachments. Refer to the Security Tip Using Caution with Email Attachments for more information on safely handling email attachments
- Refer to the Recognizing and Avoiding Email Scams (pdf) document for more information on avoiding email scams
- Refer to the Security Tip Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks for more information on social engineering attacks
If you have any questions regarding any questionable email that you have received recently, pleasecontact the IT Helpdesk at 657-278-7777 or email@example.com.
Windows 8.1 VPN Issue
There is a known compatibility issue with Microsoft Windows 8.1 and our campus VPN solution. Information Technology is testing this new operation system and at this time, we do not recommend upgrading to it.
Please do not install Windows 8 or 8.1 on any rollout issued desktop or laptop as it is not supported by Information Technology.
If you have any questions, please contact IT Help Desk at (657) 278-7777 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Email MalWare Warning Campaign
A number of CSU campuses have experienced instances of an email malware campaign that has surfaced and appears to be spreading through fake emails designed to mimic the look of legitimate emails from campus users or businesses. Check out our Email MalWare Warning Information for more details.
OSX Mavericks
Information Technology is in the process of testing the new Apple operating system OSX Mavericks for iMac desktops and MacBooks. Please do not upgrade your campus device to OSX Mavericks. If you have already upgraded your campus issued desktop or laptop, please be aware that there is a known issue with VPN access.
If you have any questions, please contact the IT Help Desk at (657) 278-7777 or email@example.com
Daylight Saving Time Ends Nov. 2nd -- How do I change the time displayed on my office telephone?
Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday morning at 2:00 a.m. Remember to set your clocks back one hour.
With the new Aastra VoIP phones, our campus phones are tied to a master clock. Therefore, there is no need to make changes to the telephones.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact the IT Helpdesk at 657-278-7777 or email@example.com
Voicemail Passcode Reset, September 9th, 2013
Due to fraudulent activities, an emergency maintenance was applied on the telephone system. As a result, the voicemail passcodes for all extensions may have been reset. When calling your voicemail, if you hear a message stating that your passcode has expired, please reset your passcode.
What's Required of Me?
If you are prompted to reset your passcode, please follow the instructions given.
Voicemail restrictions are set to 3 attempts with the following rules:
- Cannot use your ext.
- Cannot use your ext. backwards
- Cannot use your old password
- Cannot use your old password backwards
- Passwords need to be 4-8 digits
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact the IT Helpdesk at 657-278-7777 or IT email@example.com
Free and reduced price software now available for currently enrolled CSUF students, August 27, 2013
The Division of Information Technology is offering currently enrolled Cal State Fullerton students various software titles and services such as:
- Free DVD to upgrade to Windows 7 or 8
- Free DVD for Microsoft Office products (Mac & PC)
- Free Matlab (Mac, PC & Linux)
- Adobe Creative Suite 6 for $40
- Free tutorials on Lynda.com
- Laptop and iPad checkouts
- and more!
Please visit it.fullerton.edu/students to learn more about these services. While there students can also enter a drawing for a chance to win an iPad Mini before Sept. 9th, 2013.
August 16th Data Center Maintenance
The University Data Center will be shut down for power maintenance from Friday August 16, 2013 7:00pm until Saturday August 17, 2013 7:00am. All services that run in the data center will be unavailable for the duration of the maintenance.
Scheduled maintenance begin time: Friday, August 16th, 2013, 7:00pm
Scheduled maintenance end time: Saturday, August 17th, 2013, 7:00am
All applications and services hosted in the University Data Center will be unavailable. Network services including Internet access from the campus and telephone services will be unavailable for the duration of the maintenance. The maintenance will not affect mobile phone services. The following applications may be available for Information Technology disaster recovery testing purposes. Do not make any changes during this time.
The campus main web site (all links may not be operational)
Titan Online
Campus Portal
What is required of me?
Power off your office PC before 7:00pm on Friday, August 16th, 2013 to avoid any synchronization issues.
If you have any questions regarding this maintenance, please contact the HelpDesk atIT firstname.lastname@example.com,657-278-7777. If you need to reach the implementation team during the maintenance window, please dial 714-447-8141.
Email Delays due to Spam
Compromised email accounts caused by the recent "Phishing" email attack have generated an excessive amount of traffic on the Exchange Email servers. The extra volume of "Spam" emails has wreaked havoc with the normal operation of the servers and is causing significant delays in the electronic delivery of emails. We are currently working to remedy the issue and hope to have the situation resolved soon. This will be dependent upon how many campus users continue to respond to the recent "Phishing" emails that were sent to campus users.
Please be mindful of the web address of any link provided to you via email. If the link does not have a "fullerton.edu" domain suffix, there's a high probability that the link will take you to a malicious website.
If you have any questions regarding any questionable email that you have received recently, please contact the IT Helpdesk at 657-278-7777 or IT email@example.com.
See example below of email users have received:
New Hall Way and Classroom Wall Phones
The Division of Information Technology is replacing the hall way and wall phones throughout the campus to a model that is compatible with the campus telephone system. The replacement of these phones will be completed on Friday, July 5th, 2013. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause. If you have questions, please contact the IT Helpdesk at (657)278-7777, or IT firstname.lastname@example.com
Free and reduced price software now available for currently enrolled CSUF students, June 10, 2013
The Division of Information Technology is offering currently enrolled Cal State Fullerton students various software titles and services such as:
- Free DVD to upgrade to Windows 7 or 8
- Free DVD for Microsoft Office products
- Adobe Creative Suite 6 for $40
- Free tutorials on Lynda.com
- Laptop and iPad checkouts
- and more!
Please visit it.fullerton.edu/students to learn more about these services. While there students can also enter a drawing for a chance to win an iPad Mini.


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